The perfect braids might be what you see in the ring, but they're only a small part of what you’re paying for. Professional braider and 5* FEI groom Christa N’Dure breaks down what actually goes into making a living braiding horses from long nights and demanding physical work to travel, scheduling, business expenses, last-minute changes, and handling horses she may have never met before. #theplaidhorse #horsebraiding #professionalbraider #horsebraider #horseshowing #horseshowlife #showgrooming #equinegrooming #horsegrooming #showhunters #hunterjumper #showjumping #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianbusiness #equinebusiness #horseindustry #horsepeople #behindthescenes #ourindustry